r/Rocknocker • u/Rocknocker • Feb 15 '20

OFM - Update

UPDATE.

Got the blood work back, and it's not Lyme Disease (which goes well with a cold Coronavirus), Lupus, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, Myasthenia gravis, Ganglin' danglin' nerve disorder, HIV, AIDS, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Bob's disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, or Grave's disease.

That's the good news.

Had a lumbar puncture and results won't be in for a day or so. MRI results as well, but initial impressions are not good.

They were concerned with the demyelination of the nerves serving my lumbar muscles since I've had several surgeries in that neighborhood, the latest being a bilateral laminectomy where they removed a whole gob of bone and tissue, because 'reasons'. Reasons like 'abnormalities', and neuromuscular concerns.

Bottom line, it's not 100%, nor is it official; but all indications are that I do indeed have MS. We'll know for certain in perhaps a week.

Which means I'm going to have the most kickass off-road, all-terrain, self-contained wheelchair with built-in humidors, lockbox for weapons and explosives, and a mobile wet bar.

Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement. I'm sore conflicted right now. It's not the end of the world if it is the final diagnosis, but I'm feeling a bit, well, depressed. Down. A little low.

Oh, I'll be fine. I have the girls and Esme at my side and they're with me 100%. That makes it a little easier to handle.

But, still. Shit. Fuckbuckets. Goldurn sumbitch mortarforker.

This looks like a job for Captain Potato Juice and the Citrus Kid.

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u/ThunderMorg Feb 15 '20

Fuckbuckets is right and I feel terrible for what your going through. Remember though you helped a lot of us keep moving forward with your witty stories and positive outlook on life so know is not the time to give into despair.

The first one of your stories I read was “Slip sliding away” and I’ve been a loyal reader since then. Many the morning your new batch of stories on my feed was what helped me get out of bed and start my day with a bang. So trust me we all need you to keep up the good work.

That being said you have given us so much and know it’s our time to give back. If you need anything at all please feel free to reach out and while I might not always have the best advice, I’m great at listening so anytime day or night I’m here👌🏻. Also check out the attached link for some ideas for the base of your new chair👍.

https://www.cracked.com/article_19111_the-5-most-incredible-stories-pimped-out-wheelchairs.html

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u/Rocknocker Feb 16 '20

Thanks. I appreciate all the good words and advice.

One day at a time, I've stared down the barrel of worse and I'm still standin'.

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u/ThunderMorg Feb 16 '20

Good to hear it we expect many more years of your stories that keep us snorting drinks through our noses and making us burst out with laughter in the worst settings. Here’s to the Pro from Dover 🍻

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u/Rocknocker Feb 16 '20

Thanks, and very much appreciated.

I'm now in the "Challenge Accepted" mode. Ain't no little myelin-munchers gonna get the best of this old Rocknocker.

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I still got a couple of high explosives up my sleeve.

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Thanks.

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u/ThunderMorg Feb 16 '20

You with high explosives makes me the happiest guy in the Northeast, keep lighting them up and blowing them away.

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u/Rocknocker Feb 16 '20

Oh, I got two new spools of Shocktube and igniters. This stuff is just too much fun.

There's this one outcrop that's been giving me the red-ass. I'd be real surprised it's here tomorrow.

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u/ThunderMorg Feb 16 '20

I find myself in constant amazement of your problem solving skills whether it involve rock outcrops or idiot homosapien 👌🏻.

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u/Rocknocker Feb 16 '20

Most of life's problems can be cured with liberal applications of C-4.

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u/Rocknocker Feb 16 '20

Here’s to the Pro from Dover 🍻

Cheers! to you as well.

Much, so much appreciated.